Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Infinite Limits
Infinite limits describe the behavior of a function as it approaches a certain point, where the function's value increases or decreases without bound. In this case, as x approaches 1 from the right (1+), the function 1/(1-x) tends toward negative infinity, indicating that the values of the function decrease indefinitely.
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One-Sided Limits
One-sided limits focus on the behavior of a function as it approaches a specific point from one direction only. The notation lim x→1^+ indicates that we are considering values of x that are greater than 1, which is crucial for understanding how the function behaves as it nears the point of interest from the right side.
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Understanding the Function's Behavior
To analyze the limit lim x→1^+ 1/(1-x), it is essential to understand how the denominator behaves as x approaches 1 from the right. As x gets closer to 1, 1-x approaches 0, causing the fraction to grow larger in magnitude and negative, leading to the conclusion that the limit is negative infinity.
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Graphs of Exponential Functions